Torre dei Pulci

The Torre dei Pulci is a historical tower in Florence, Italy.

It was in origin a purely defensive tower, which was enlarged until it became a sort of palazzetto or small residential palace.

In 1993 it was severely damaged by a mafia bombing, which caused the death of five people (including one of the Academy's scholars) and also damaged the nearby Uffizi.

The tower was rebuilt, but it was decided to use different materials for the remade part, as a sign of the tragic event.

In front of the tower is now a symbolic peace olive tree.